UPSC QUIZ 23.09.2023

Explanation:

• A report by Azim Premji University titled “State of Working India 2023” highlights the impact of India’s economic slowdown from 2018-2020 and the subsequent Covid-19 pandemic on the labor market.
• The report used various data sources like surveys conducted by the National Statistical Office including Employment-Unemployment Surveys and Periodic Labour Force Surveys along with the India Working Survey.
• After stagnating since the 1980s, the share of workers with regular wage or salaried work started increasing in 2004, going from 18% to 25% for men and 10% to 25% for women.
• Between 2004 and 2017, around 3 million regular wage jobs were created annually. Between 2017 and 2019 this jumped to 5 million per year.
• Since 2019, the pace of regular wage jobs creation has decreased due to the growth slowdown and the pandemic.

Explanation:

• National Medical Commission (NMC) , India has been awarded the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for 10 years, the highest standards in medical education and accreditation.
• This recognition is a testament to NMC’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards in medical education and accreditation.
• WFME's accreditation program plays a pivotal role in ensuring that medical institutes meet and uphold the highest international standards of education and training.

World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)

• WFME was founded in 1972 by the World Medical Association, the World Health Organization, the regional organizations of medical schools and academic teachers, and the International Federation of Medical Students Associations.
• WFME is a global organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide.

Explanation:

Central Government has decided to introduce 56 prizes under the category of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (3 Vigyan Ratna, 25 Vigyan Shri, 25 Yuva Vigyan Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, 3 Vigyan Team Awards) to felicitate scientists.

• The awards will be announced annually on National Technology Day, May 11 and will be awarded on National Space Day, August 23 in 2024.
• Akin to prestigious Padma awards, these awards will not include any cash component.The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar shall be given in the 13 science-related domains.

Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi has approved the Women's Reservation Bill. This bill was pending for the last 27 years.
• Under this, there is a provision of 33 percent reservation for women in elected institutions like Lok Sabha and Assemblies.

Women's Reservation Bill

• Under the Women's Reservation Bill, there is a provision to reserve 33 percent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
• This is a bill related to the 85th amendment of the Constitution.
• Out of this 33 percent reservation, there is also a provision to reserve one-third seats for women belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Despite being an important bill for gender equality and inclusive development, it has been stuck in limbo for a long time.

Explanation:

• British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a delay of five years on the ban of petrol and diesel cars to 2035.
• He said that the UK is committed to reducing carbon emissions and will achieve its Net Zero target by 2050.
• He said that it is only a shift towards a more “pragmatic, proportionate and realistic path” due to a cost-of-living crisis.
• 'Net zero emissions' refers to achieving an overall balance between greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) production and greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere.
• Rishi Sunak said that the modified approach is necessary to reduce the financial burden on already struggling families.
• He also announced a delay on the ban on installing oil and LPG boilers and new coal heating for off-gas-grid homes till 2035. Earlier, it was set to phase them out by 2026.